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Standout Small Business Branding on a Budget - NEW

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Small Business
Are you running an independent or small business or are you planning to start your own small/independent business in 2024?  Calling all entrepreneurs, business owners, non-profit and local organization leaders. Join our new collaborative networking group and gain insightful ideas from our workshop leader and owner of Barking Dogs Digital, Barb Shimasaki.

Learn what works in 2024 and how to DIY for impact.

Set up or tune up your business, non-profit, or solo-preneur brand.  We will be offering three value packed 90 minute sessions to help you thrive in 2024. 

January 25th:
 Branding Basics: Planning & Design (for Non-designers).

What we'll cover:
  • A no non-sense branding checklist for great first impressions
  • A 2024 Power-Up Plan, fill-in-the-blank style
  • How to make your brand come to life on Canva

February 15th:
Social Media Branding: Profile Setup, Anti-overwhelm Plan, Design Tips.

What we'll cover:
  • A no non-sense Social Media Branding Checklist
  • Your K.I.S.S. Anti-Overwhelm Plan, fill-in-the-blank style
  • How to build Social Media graphics on Canva

March 14th: 
Brand Messaging That Gets People Talking, Canva Tips For Non-Designers.

What we'll cover:
  • Write Your Brand Message, fill-in-the-blank style
  • 5 simple ways to build sales promotion from your messaging
  • How to build promotional materials on Canva 
NOTE: Participants will receive a Resource Guide with all the tips and links from all sessions.
NOTE:  Attend all three sessions for $25.00 or $10.00 per session.                                                                                                                                                                                                          

General Information
  • INSTRUCTOR: Barb Shimasaki, owner of Barking Dogs Digital
  • Registration closes on Wednesday, January 24 for the January 25th session and all three sessions, Wednesday, February 7 for the February 15th session, Wednesday, March 6 for the March 14th session and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.
  • Limited enrollment.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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